Indonesia Expedition: Orangutans of Kalimantan

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  • Booking Type Instant booking
  • duration 12 days
  • tour type Small group Request as private
  • age requirement 15-99 yrs
  • max group size 12
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-27566
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
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  • Starts Jakarta, Indonesia
  • Ends Jakarta, Indonesia
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HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • Travel aboard a traditional klotok boat, traversing the winding rivers in Tanjung Puting National Park in search of local and endemic wildlife, including the elusive orangutan.
  • Learn about the organisation working to rescue, rehabilitate and release these critically endangered animals at the Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation (BOSF).
  • Appreciate a truly local experience in Tumbang Malahoi village with a stay in a longhouse. Receive a welcoming blessing ceremony and enjoy a night of eating and dancing with local families.
  • Head out on a canoe safari in Sebangau National Park, searching for orangutans, proboscis monkeys, macaques, monitor lizards, hornbills, kingfishers, and – if you’re lucky – clouded leopards!
  • Discover Indonesia’s central metropolis in Jakarta and the up-and-coming city of Palangka Raya, with plenty of free time in both to explore at your own pace.
  • By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Intrepid Foundation partner, Coral Triangle Center Foundation. Donations help expand their coral restoration project and support their educational outreach activities for local schools in Nusa Penida.
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The trip "Indonesia Expedition: Orangutans Of Kalimantan" starts from and ends in Jakarta. It is an adventure trip that takes 12 days taking you through Sebangau National Park, Palangka Raya, Jakarta and 3 other destinations in Indonesia. "Indonesia Expedition: Orangutans Of Kalimantan" is a guided small group trip that includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

Go in search of the gentle giants of the Borneo jungles – the elusive orangutan – on a 12-day wildlife expedition. Kalimantan, the Indonesian portion of Borneo, is teeming with jungles to explore, cultures to learn, and welcoming people to have a laugh with – and your wildlife expedition will be so much more than that. Staying in comfortable eco-lodging and a traditional longhouse in the heart of the jungle, go out in search of orangutans and learn about how the local communities’ conservation efforts have ensured that these creatures, along with other endemic wildlife, continue to thrive in this slice of jungle paradise. Share in the wonder of an untouched Borneo before others find out about it, with a unique opportunity to spot orangutans in their natural habitat.
ITINERARY Expand All
  • Day 1: Jakarta
  • Day 2: Jakarta – Tanjung Puting NP
  • Day 3: Tanjung Puting NP
  • Day 4: Tanjung Puting NP
  • Day 5: Tanjung Puting NP – Sampit
  • Day 6: Sampit - Palangka Raya
  • Day 7: Sebangau NP
  • Day 8: Tumbang Malahoi Longhouse
  • Day 9: Tumbang Malahoi Longhouse - Palangka Raya
  • Day 10: Palangka Raya
  • Day 11: Jakarta
  • Day 12: Jakarta
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
  • Hotel (6 nights), Ecolodge (3 nights), Resort (1 night), Longhouse (1 night)
Meals
  • 11 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches, 4 Dinners
Transport
  • Plane , Taxi , Klotok boat , Canoe , Private vehicle
Guide
  • An expert tour leader
Included Activities
  • Tanjung Puting NP - Tanjung Harapan orangutan feeding station
  • Tanjung Puting NP - Klotok boat cruise
  • Tanjung Puting NP - Camp Leakey
  • Tanjung Puting NP - Orangutan Feeding Platform 2
  • Tanjung Puting NP - Klotok boat cruise
  • Tanjung Puting NP - Tanjung Harapan village visit
  • Tanjung Puting NP - Pondok Tanggui orangutan feeding station
  • Tanjung Puting NP - Klotok boat cruise
  • Sebangau NP - Wildlife ranger walk
  • Tumbang Malahoi Village - Blessing ceremony
  • Palangka Raya - Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation visit
  • Tumbang Malahoi Village - Traditional dancing
  • Tumbang Malahoi Village - Village & jungle walk
  • Palangka Raya - Balanga Museum
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Any international flights to/from Jakarta are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
  • Travel insurance is not included in this Indonesia Expedition: Orangutans of Kalimantan tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.
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REQUEST A PRIVATE, CUSTOMIZABLE DEPARTURE By design, this is a group tour. You can however request a private, customized version of this tour for yourself or your private group of people. Private departures are usually more expensive, but come with these benefits:
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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Indonesia Expedition: Orangutans of Kalimantan tour. You can cancel the tour up to 58 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 57 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 25 May 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 25 May 2024, a deposit is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 57 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Indonesia Expedition: Orangutans of Kalimantan tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Indonesia Expedition: Orangutans of Kalimantan tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

Is this trip right for you
  • This trip takes you to a part of Borneo not often visited by foreign travellers and is ideal for those who have been to Indonesia previously and are keen to explore more. Each day is an adventure, and we filled this trip full of diverse wildlife experiences of Borneo which are impossible to find on any other trip. Please note that there is no guarantee of seeing wildlife on specific days of this journey, as you will be visiting national parks with endemic and rare species. Your expert guides will provide the best opportunity to see wildlife along the way, but as to be respectful to your environment, you may have a day or two simply admiring the jungle around you.
  • Sometimes you’ve got to rough it to get amongst it. While most of the accommodation on this trip is tourist class, there will be some very basic accommodation during the overnight stay in the longhouse. All bedding and mattresses are provided, plus mosquito nets to sleep under.
  • Some of the best scenery is found deep in Borneo’s jungles, which can be quite steamy, muddy and, at times, slippery. In order to experience the splendour of the diverse landscapes and waters, the included activities on this trip often require a moderate level of fitness. We ask that you read the Essential Trip Information and itinerary carefully to ensure that you will be able to participate fully.
  • Temperatures and humidity can be high in Indonesia, especially when walking around the jungles of Borneo where there may be little respite. Be prepared by taking plenty of drink breaks and wearing appropriate skin protection.
  • This trip has some long travel days by private vehicle, including on bumpy local roads. It's not unusual for journeys to take longer than estimated and travel times to vary from one departure to the next. Extra space can be tight, and conditions may feel a little cramped. It’s all part of the adventure and a great way to get to know your fellow travellers. Please read the itinerary carefully for travel time estimates.
  • The longhouse stay is a wonderful opportunity to witness everyday rural life and includes a home-cooked dinner. Facilities are simple and multi-share but comfortable, with mattresses, bedding and mosquito nets all provided. Some travellers are nervous about the experience before they arrive, but we find most end up naming this as a highlight of their time and a rewarding, authentic experience. Other accommodation is in no frills, simple guesthouses and hotels, perfect for travellers on a budget. On occasion our accommodation may not have hot water, but you will probably be keen to cool down from the heat with a refreshing cold shower!
COVID VACCINATION POLICY
  • Proof of vaccination against COVID-19 is no longer mandatory on departures after 1st January 2023. Nonetheless, all travellers are strongly advised to be vaccinated as a safety measure to protect themselves and others on the tour. This policy excludes all Polar trips and select adventure cruises, where testing and vaccination are required.
  • Also, proof of vaccination may still be required at specific entry points or by the airlines. Therefore, please make sure to check all the travel requirements carefully before travelling.
COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

  • This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s Safe Travels stamp, which provides travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene global standardised protocols have been adopted.
  • Hygiene and safety guidelines will be followed to ensure your well being is looked after during travels.
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